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Calling Elvis
Dire Straits
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1960s, likely Schecter Strat-style for this era)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 (Super Lead Overdrive 100W head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain3.5
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articulate and dynamicslightly gritty edge-of-breakupwarm midrangechiming Stratocaster highsclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsetight low endmild amp breakupnot heavily compressedsubtle studio ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle skills, precise rhythmic placement, and dynamic control to achieve the touch-sensitive, articulate sound characteristic of Knopfler's playing.
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